British Airways Future Pilot Programme.
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As people are already receiving invites, is it more of a case of answer the questions correctly/to a suitable level and you get an invite, or do you think they are actually not inviting people even if they do answer suitably?
Also as there are currently 2 dates (with limited capacity), do they intend to add more dates if there is a larger number of successful applicants? I don't see how they can possibly assess all the applications if one of the days is on the closing date???
Also as there are currently 2 dates (with limited capacity), do they intend to add more dates if there is a larger number of successful applicants? I don't see how they can possibly assess all the applications if one of the days is on the closing date???
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I think it varies from one FTO to another, but I highly doubt anyone who answers the questions "suitably" will be refused an invitation (unless they don't meet the entry requirements). It does seem bizarre that they are inviting people to selection days before the closing date. However, I'm absolutely confident that if you take your time and submit an excellent application before it closes then you'll have no problems getting to an initial selection day, even if you are the 6000th person to apply.
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G-FORC3 - it took me days to plan the answers but I'm assuming that if they're to a sufficient level, then you're in?
I applied to OAA, where are you looking to go?
Jaair - thank you, I'm sure you'll do just fine when or if you've applied
I applied to OAA, where are you looking to go?
Jaair - thank you, I'm sure you'll do just fine when or if you've applied
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I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to these sorts of things. I'm pretty convinced that my answers will be good enough in their current form to get to an assessment day, but I'm happy to wait another few days to make a few finishing touches. 
After careful consideration over the past few months I've decided to apply via FTE. Anyone else applied through FTE? If so, any idea when their assessment days are (Dec or Jan)?
I'm pretty convinced that my answers will be good enough in their current form to get to an assessment day, but I'm happy to wait another few days to make a few finishing touches. After careful consideration over the past few months I've decided to apply via FTE. Anyone else applied through FTE? If so, any idea when their assessment days are (Dec or Jan)?
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I've got my application ready for submission but since I completed the "Supporting Questions" while my application was on hold it didn't count the section as complete so I didn't get a 'tick'. When I enter the section, it tells me it's completed. I'm guessing I'll have to call them tomorrow.
Anyone else had this problem?
Anyone else had this problem?
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Regarding the answers to the application questions; I would suggest answering the to the best of your ability, and carefully considering what you would like to include.
During my assessment process 2 years ago, the answers formed a key component of the overall picture that I presented as an applicant. They were also referred to at both interview stages.
It is not simply a case of "pass - move on to the next round". They will be looked at again, and, should you make it to Heathrow, they will be critical.
In fact, when you think about it, it is the only voice you have in the boardroom when the big decisions are being made - Your interview is not transcribed; your test scores are just that. So I would suggest putting some thought in about what you'd like to include and to what level of detail. If you need to research, then make it so. The word limits are quite restrictive. Re-read what you have written. Make it better. Leave it overnight, and repeat.
Take your time with it. Yes - BA may close the application window early, and have done so before, however there invariably is a warning email sent to registered applicants to fell you to got it submitted. There is no rush.
Good luck.
During my assessment process 2 years ago, the answers formed a key component of the overall picture that I presented as an applicant. They were also referred to at both interview stages.
It is not simply a case of "pass - move on to the next round". They will be looked at again, and, should you make it to Heathrow, they will be critical.
In fact, when you think about it, it is the only voice you have in the boardroom when the big decisions are being made - Your interview is not transcribed; your test scores are just that. So I would suggest putting some thought in about what you'd like to include and to what level of detail. If you need to research, then make it so. The word limits are quite restrictive. Re-read what you have written. Make it better. Leave it overnight, and repeat.
Take your time with it. Yes - BA may close the application window early, and have done so before, however there invariably is a warning email sent to registered applicants to fell you to got it submitted. There is no rush.
Good luck.
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"Closing Date: 28th November 2013
Please note that the closing date has been extended to 23.59 on Thursday 28th November to take into account the systems issues experienced on Monday and Tuesday."
Not really an indication they're closing the application early... I'm taking my time as well
Please note that the closing date has been extended to 23.59 on Thursday 28th November to take into account the systems issues experienced on Monday and Tuesday."
Not really an indication they're closing the application early... I'm taking my time as well
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With reference to part B of question 2 of the application questions, I am a little concerned as to whether I should be using examples of my behaviour from in or out of the workplace, do you guys think it matters what types of examples I use?
Thanks
Thanks
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Questions
About those questions that are so important and everyone is talking about them... Can anyone tell me the questions so I can practice an answer to them before starting my application?
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The reason I asked that is because I thought that we could have access to the questions offline. I think I read this somewhere. I totally understand your point of view as it is my point of view too.
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Scrookie- although I'm not too sure if we can post the questions in the application on the forum (somebody did this the other day and I think a mod removed the post), you can work on them offline.
I would suggest registering on the BA website and 'start' your application. You will then have access to the essay style questions where you can work on your responses offline. You don't have to start your application and finish it in one go... you can save, modify and delete responses and keep going back to your application before you finally submit.
I would suggest registering on the BA website and 'start' your application. You will then have access to the essay style questions where you can work on your responses offline. You don't have to start your application and finish it in one go... you can save, modify and delete responses and keep going back to your application before you finally submit.